I got my first looper years ago and was immediately discouraged because my timing on stepping on the button wasn't good and the beginning and end of my loops didn't flow together. This was enough to stop me for years! I'm finally getting started again, and it really is just something that takes a little bit of practice. Don't give up like I did! Practice your click timing by making one bar loops over and over for 5 minutes a day and you'll have it mastered in short order. If at any point you feel frustrated, stop for the day and promise yourself you'll give it another shot tomorrow.
Same experience here, I started with a simple but 12 bars blues: gave up soon. Just recently I tried again with very simple 1 bar 4 notes to get used to clic right time. As so well advised by Justin, playing before , at tempo with metronome, counting 1 to 4 and clicking on 1, made it. Thanks to Justin.
If you have that problem it simply means you can't jam with people. Practice that and you should be fine. People are discouraged because they only see what is working and completely ignore the works that is needed to make it work. Guitar hero is not music.
I got a looper for christmas off my gf but only got the power lead today to use it, and what a cool little piece of kit it is! I've tried recording my self on my phone but it doesn't pick up the sound proper and I didn't think I sounded that good. This looper changed everything and made me realise I've come a long way in 18 months of playing. I play a chord progression or even just an Em or something then layer a lick and then another and so on. It sounds amazing even the gf agreed and shes usually pissed off when I play. I've picked it up really easy but as justin says it's all about clicking down on time which took only a couple of minutes to figure out. This piece of kit has made me realise I've become a musician woop woop. Rock on people and become a looper star 💫🎸
I'v been noodeling on and off for decades and learned nothing but repeating the same pentatonic licks. A looper + drum machine brought me to the next level. It teached me to stay in tempo and to listen to the other instruments carefully before playing my licks, otherwise you can't call it music. Now I can't stop improvising and searching for new triads on the fretboard. Once you'v discovered them, you won't even need to memorize it. Just keep playing and try to make the guitar to behave like a voice (play less notes and make it more meaningful). It's so addictive, I'm running home after work time just to feel like being the new Gary Moore LoL You only learn to walk by walking.
I have to say, Justin. I've seen a lot of your videos. You do a great job. No pretense, just showing the love for the music and giving out some great info. Really, you have a great way of including us all in to the wonder of music. Always a pleasure. Thanks very much.
I remember I immediately bought a looper pedal years ago after I heard that soundscape towards the end of this video. That part blew my mind, and I came back after all this time to listen again... Brilliant
It’s funny, I was the Manager of the Learning Center at Berklee College of Music for seven years, where I would teach people who often had never even used a typewriter how to use a music sequencer and also basic general computer stuff, would typically encounter anxiety by first timers who thought they might type something into the computer or click on the wrong thing, and it would burst into flames. So total first timers with computer and synth technology-I’m originally a sax player by the way-first thing I would have them do is play a game, just to get them used to moving the cursor and such, but also reduce their nervousness about technology. Here I am, years later, born again musician on guitar, just got my first effects pedal-a multi effects pedal which includes a looper-and I’m having that same hesitance to even try it out beyond the preset functions. I bought a multi effects pedal because I wasn’t sure which sort of pedal I wanted first-reverb, delay, looper, distortion-and this gave me the most bang for my buck and more; in fact it even provides a major upgrade to the iRig I was originally using. So here I am, now the nervous student, shutting up, not twiddling with my instrument, listening, and I have to say this is the perfect lesson. Thanks so much. I’m going to try a basic Blues groove and riff over it, and I predict that will give me the confidence to try more complex music on it. I haven’t played live in front of an audience on guitar yet, so maybe after I get the hang of this thing I’ll try putting a hat out and doing the busker thing as a learning experience. You really covered all the basics. One of the benefits of the unit I bought, it includes drum tracks, but the drum tracks don’t get recorded in the loop, so that consistency of tempo isn’t a huge obstacle. On the other hand, my particular unit only has a 30 second loop.
30 second loop u sacrificed decent quality pedal for cheap versions of all of them... buy a separate looper all the others do would u need the looper is the most important pedal of them all in my opinion
I leant my boss rc-2 to a friend many years ago, and I never saw him (or the pedal) again. Then I just went on with my life, ignoring the loop-shaped hole in my life. Then I saw the thumbnail for this video on the side of my screen in youtube and it just convinced me to go out and get a new one.
Been shredding 47 years. Just got my EHX 720 Stereo Looper. Had trouble with the chain of pedal command until I watch and listened you. Thanks you so much. Also learned how to time the loop by playing a bit before and overlap a bit after. That smoothed out everything!
Very helpful. I've been playing guitar for 15 years and just gotta looper. This thing is really making me relieze how much better I need to get and how much more I still need to practice
I bought a Ditto years ago on Justin's recommendation. It's been sitting in my box of guitar odds and and ends ever since. This week I finally built a little pedal board with scrap lumber and re-watched this demo. With a little practice, I'll get the hang of this pedal. Who knew that throwing down some blues licks over a one chord vamp could be so fun!
After playing guitar for 6 months following Justin’s course, I’m not afraid of anything on guitar. I’ve learned that everything can be done if you practice enough. Knowing that adds a whole level of comfort and excitement to the guitar journey.
Justin i just wanna thank you for the lessons. i was almost gonna give up guitar because i wasn't getting any better and i practiced all the time but am now following ur lesson packs... thank u so much
2-5-1. Love the 14:31 jazz lick. I bought a EHX 720 because of all the quality control issues with TC Electronics. Couldn't be happier with 10 memory banks to store my licks and practice over them anytime. Great video and inspirational as well!
Justin you are a modest Man who is an excellent musician. I absolutely love the the uncomplicated way you get your message across. I'm sure you have had a great influence on many budding musicians. I follow you as you seem to have simple solutions to what can appear to be complicated musical problems. Thank you
Dude! thank you!! will not longer keep asking my band to bring another guitarist! haha I've had to much problems with timing trying to figure this stuff my self. Thanks so much for this.
WORKS!! I had a looper collecting dust for about a year cause I could never get it right! But thanks to your instructions the loops are nice and smooth!
I got talked into buying the Boss Looper Station (the RC-300). It's a whole pedal board in itself. It has so many functions that it's overwhelming. But then I really got serious about it and found a few sites that have loops that can be downloaded (drums, keys, etc) and now I am a one man band. I play every Thursday night for 2 hours at the Stacked Pickle (for free) and it's just me, my rig, and guitar. All I do is sing and play. So much fun, and it helps when you are in front of people. You would be surprised how that pressure makes you focus and play so much better. All due to the looper.
John Lind Thanks man. Right now, it is my only road to happiness. Those two hours I am in front of those 20 people and I can see that they're enjoying themselves is like a drug. And the funny thing is I am using a Mexican Strat, a Line 6 amp, a handful of pedals, a few mics and that is just about it. My whole rig is under $1000 and can still entertain a crowd. Don't think you have to have a $10,000 rig to perform. Those are nice, but not needed as the industry would want you to believe. Cheers mate.
You are awesome! I bought a Boss RC-1 looper after seeing someone use it on stage. Kept getting this gap between the loops. I do believe you just fixed my problem Justin ... "play first, then tap!" Thank you!
thanks a lot justin !! i bought ditto X 2 in 2017 itself but hardly experimented with it and then tried after a gap and felt miserable about my pathetic performance.Me and my son have learnt so much from your lessons so i decided to rely on my old friend justin’s lessons once again and here i m, Re- motivated to retry ,this time totally step by step. Thanks for being there 😊👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
O my goodness. What an amazing lesson. This lesson proves to me that learning can be so much fun. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience.
Thanks Justin. That is the most informative video on RUclips to show someone who has just bought a looper the basics of using it. Especially like your tip to start playing first before recording your loop..👍
I have learned so much from your videos. I am a singer songwriter that was able to become so by watching your videos. I can’t thank you enough. I think you and Paul David’s should jam. I am sure that the finished product would be mesmerizing.
Loved the info in the video, but I have to say that I could have listened to your jazz performance and the last one (atmosphere?) all day long. You've a great talent, Justin!
I just bought DITTO X4, thankyou for this tutorial. It is not easy to start without a clue with the looping. Now I am at the thrashold of my looping door. ;)
Thanks for the great tips, I was ready to return this little red box (RC-1) until you clued me in on how to not have the gap in the loop! playing before you hit the button helped tremendously!! Kudos !!
as usual great instructional video Justin .... you always stick to the subject without using the video as an excuse to show off your playing abilities. this is the most indepth "LOOPER" video on RUclips, that I have found. I purchased a Peavey Vyper with a looper. 2 years ago could not any thorough instructions. Thanks "Bro"
Thanks for this Justin, you really helped me get some use out of my loop pedal. I've been wanting to use it for ages but really struggled to get anywhere with it. These tips really helped me have fun and make some music.
Justin, you're one of the best on RUclips! You once did a video on how to pick your first Electric Guitar and I did purchase one you suggested and I've never been disappointed! I've yeet to get a Looper but I'm thinking it's about time.
The looper is one of my favorite pedals. I play an open jam night at the Stacked Pickle and the looper gives me so much more depth and options. I invested in the DigiTech JML2 JamMan which has an SD card that will store 16 hours of sound in 99 slots, which is way more than you will ever use. But having stereo quality backing tracks and the ability to call them up at will is brilliant. Even for practicing, you will have so much more fun when playing to a song than just noodling around.
I remember being amazed when John martyn appeared in complete control alone on stage fully formed with loops and echoes and all sorts of pedals.. Tightly syncopated yet flowing and sounding improvised. It's got to make some interesting songwriting sessions. I've had some good little jams with 3 or 4 musicians of mixed abilities.. . with someone used to their looper... Trick is knowing when that loop has exhausted all the possibilities so it's got to end. With a firm conductor on the controls I'm sure loopers can help churn out lots of original songs. Thanks for your tutorial. I must try again... I'm sure it's not beyond me really!
I have 5 or 6 pedals. Just picked up the Ditto. It should have been my first pedal. Should be everybody's first pedal if you are learning guitar. Great fun. Great video. With this video, I picked up the "how to" immediately. As always, thanks Justin.
Great vid Justin. I too have the Ditto X2. One thing I'd add to your tips is, when singing a song with multiple similar verses/chorus' if you want to loop for a lead, to start the loop on the chord before the verse/chorus so you have time to get in place for the lead. Example: Desperadoes Waiting For a Train, start the loop on the A to A7 chord. Then you have time to start your lead on the next chord (D).
I have the ditto2 like yours. It REALLY helped me with scales over chords to start..then moved to blues improv then layered some fills and even took it further with a vocal loop and added some backfill percussions. Best learning tool ever..my daughter bought it 4 me. Got about 35 progressions started that I feel i can further into full blown songs. Great vid ...must have pedal to help groove playing with other musicians. Even soloed my Sax over some stuff...next step ... Mini recording studio. Thanks Justin
I've had an Ammoon stereo looper for about 6 months now. Amazing pedal for the money and about 1/3 of the cost of big brands. I had the same issue of getting a smooth loop. Found it much easier and more accurate playing to a click track or using a drum app to get that first track down. Then check your loop follows the click after say 4 - 8 loops. Getting that first track to the click makes everything else MUCH easier.
I bought a Akai E2 Headrush loop pedal years ago after seeing Kt Tunstall us one on This Morning. I'll have to blow the dust of it and give it another go. Thanks for this.
My dear brother, 19:19 was worth watching.!! Haha.. Thanks a lot for the lesson. I found it so useful. Hope my fingers will now run overs my guitar.. May God bless us all.! Regards from Nepal.🙏🏼
Thank you for that. Today is the first time I ever even heard of a Looper pedal. Don't hardly know much about these sort of pedals and stuff. Must have a look in our local music shops see if I can get one. I guess I'm REALLY behind the times. Thanks again for your demo.
Oh how times have changed Great for writing and playing at home. When I was a semi-pro , we did it live. BTW I've always liked your playing and teaching. Terry from OZ.
Justin, you make the best instructional videos...and this one is no different. I recently purchased a new Ditto Looper X2 and viewed many different videos on this product (including the manufacturer's), but, comparatively, yours was so easy to understand. Thanks as, as always, for what you do.
I got my first looper years ago and was immediately discouraged because my timing on stepping on the button wasn't good and the beginning and end of my loops didn't flow together. This was enough to stop me for years! I'm finally getting started again, and it really is just something that takes a little bit of practice. Don't give up like I did! Practice your click timing by making one bar loops over and over for 5 minutes a day and you'll have it mastered in short order. If at any point you feel frustrated, stop for the day and promise yourself you'll give it another shot tomorrow.
Most of quality loopers have quantize , which makes it easier for timing
Same experience here, I started with a simple but 12 bars blues: gave up soon. Just recently I tried again with very simple 1 bar 4 notes to get used to clic right time. As so well advised by Justin, playing before , at tempo with metronome, counting 1 to 4 and clicking on 1, made it. Thanks to Justin.
It's a challenge for me as well.
@@johnhendricks8140 how you getting along with it now surely this lesson has helped lots
If you have that problem it simply means you can't jam with people. Practice that and you should be fine. People are discouraged because they only see what is working and completely ignore the works that is needed to make it work. Guitar hero is not music.
I got a looper for christmas off my gf but only got the power lead today to use it, and what a cool little piece of kit it is! I've tried recording my self on my phone but it doesn't pick up the sound proper and I didn't think I sounded that good. This looper changed everything and made me realise I've come a long way in 18 months of playing. I play a chord progression or even just an Em or something then layer a lick and then another and so on. It sounds amazing even the gf agreed and shes usually pissed off when I play. I've picked it up really easy but as justin says it's all about clicking down on time which took only a couple of minutes to figure out. This piece of kit has made me realise I've become a musician woop woop. Rock on people and become a looper star 💫🎸
Every time I have a guitar question, I ask the internet and Justin has the answer. What a teacher.
That jazz jam on 15:00 is awsome. Justin, you have to make more jazz lessons.
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could you make more jazz lessons Justin?
I agree, I would love the tab for that!
I immediately googled "how to play a 251". That is crazy.
He even said "whatever" at the end, man... It was brilliant :))))
"Be cool with the idea that it's going to take time to get it together" Super advice, J.
I'v been noodeling on and off for decades and learned nothing but repeating the same pentatonic licks. A looper + drum machine brought me to the next level. It teached me to stay in tempo and to listen to the other instruments carefully before playing my licks, otherwise you can't call it music. Now I can't stop improvising and searching for new triads on the fretboard. Once you'v discovered them, you won't even need to memorize it. Just keep playing and try to make the guitar to behave like a voice (play less notes and make it more meaningful). It's so addictive, I'm running home after work time just to feel like being the new Gary Moore LoL
You only learn to walk by walking.
I have to say, Justin. I've seen a lot of your videos. You do a great job. No pretense, just showing the love for the music and giving out some great info. Really, you have a great way of including us all in to the wonder of music. Always a pleasure. Thanks very much.
I remember I immediately bought a looper pedal years ago after I heard that soundscape towards the end of this video. That part blew my mind, and I came back after all this time to listen again... Brilliant
I have seen several videos demonstrating how to properly use a looper...but Justin you really nailed it. simplified it . really great video.
Thanks!
Welcome! Thank you for your support!
You're a tremendous inspiration. Your ability to just lay down a "soundscape" like you did there is mind-blowing. Makes me want to practice. Thanks!
It’s funny, I was the Manager of the Learning Center at Berklee College of Music for seven years, where I would teach people who often had never even used a typewriter how to use a music sequencer and also basic general computer stuff, would typically encounter anxiety by first timers who thought they might type something into the computer or click on the wrong thing, and it would burst into flames. So total first timers with computer and synth technology-I’m originally a sax player by the way-first thing I would have them do is play a game, just to get them used to moving the cursor and such, but also reduce their nervousness about technology.
Here I am, years later, born again musician on guitar, just got my first effects pedal-a multi effects pedal which includes a looper-and I’m having that same hesitance to even try it out beyond the preset functions. I bought a multi effects pedal because I wasn’t sure which sort of pedal I wanted first-reverb, delay, looper, distortion-and this gave me the most bang for my buck and more; in fact it even provides a major upgrade to the iRig I was originally using.
So here I am, now the nervous student, shutting up, not twiddling with my instrument, listening, and I have to say this is the perfect lesson. Thanks so much. I’m going to try a basic Blues groove and riff over it, and I predict that will give me the confidence to try more complex music on it.
I haven’t played live in front of an audience on guitar yet, so maybe after I get the hang of this thing I’ll try putting a hat out and doing the busker thing as a learning experience.
You really covered all the basics.
One of the benefits of the unit I bought, it includes drum tracks, but the drum tracks don’t get recorded in the loop, so that consistency of tempo isn’t a huge obstacle. On the other hand, my particular unit only has a 30 second loop.
30 second loop u sacrificed decent quality pedal for cheap versions of all of them... buy a separate looper all the others do would u need the looper is the most important pedal of them all in my opinion
I leant my boss rc-2 to a friend many years ago, and I never saw him (or the pedal) again. Then I just went on with my life, ignoring the loop-shaped hole in my life. Then I saw the thumbnail for this video on the side of my screen in youtube and it just convinced me to go out and get a new one.
Been shredding 47 years. Just got my EHX 720 Stereo Looper. Had trouble with the chain of pedal command until I watch and listened you. Thanks you so much. Also learned how to time the loop by playing a bit before and overlap a bit after. That smoothed out everything!
Very helpful. I've been playing guitar for 15 years and just gotta looper. This thing is really making me relieze how much better I need to get and how much more I still need to practice
I bought a Ditto years ago on Justin's recommendation. It's been sitting in my box of guitar odds and and ends ever since. This week I finally built a little pedal board with scrap lumber and re-watched this demo. With a little practice, I'll get the hang of this pedal. Who knew that throwing down some blues licks over a one chord vamp could be so fun!
Justin is brilliant. So talented but so modest. And he puts up so much brilliant stuff for free. Great guy.
I've just acquired a looper for Christmas. Your video was a great help. Many thanks.
Just got my first looper, the TC Ditto. This lesson is just what I needed to get the loops synced from beginning to end. Thanks.
After playing guitar for 6 months following Justin’s course, I’m not afraid of anything on guitar. I’ve learned that everything can be done if you practice enough. Knowing that adds a whole level of comfort and excitement to the guitar journey.
Justin i just wanna thank you for the lessons. i was almost gonna give up guitar because i wasn't getting any better and i practiced all the time but am now following ur lesson packs... thank u so much
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2-5-1. Love the 14:31 jazz lick. I bought a EHX 720 because of all the quality control issues with TC Electronics. Couldn't be happier with 10 memory banks to store my licks and practice over them anytime. Great video and inspirational as well!
Justin you are a modest Man who is an excellent musician. I absolutely love the the uncomplicated way you get your message across. I'm sure you have had a great influence on many budding musicians. I follow you as you seem to have simple solutions to what can appear to be complicated musical problems. Thank you
Absolutely the best and clearet review on this pedal. Well done.
Great teacher/player.....and very humble. 🕶
VERY!
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Dude! thank you!! will not longer keep asking my band to bring another guitarist! haha I've had to much problems with timing trying to figure this stuff my self. Thanks so much for this.
Your advice about hitting the pedal in the 1 to both start and stop has finally got me making coherent loops. Thanks Justin.
Justin, thanks so much....what you taught here was EXACTLY what I needed to hear....now my looper is getting used!
Useful stuff, and I enjoyed hearing your bits of playing!
WORKS!! I had a looper collecting dust for about a year cause I could never get it right! But thanks to your instructions the loops are nice and smooth!
"Start playing first." Very good advice.
I got talked into buying the Boss Looper Station (the RC-300). It's a whole pedal board in itself. It has so many functions that it's overwhelming. But then I really got serious about it and found a few sites that have loops that can be downloaded (drums, keys, etc) and now I am a one man band. I play every Thursday night for 2 hours at the Stacked Pickle (for free) and it's just me, my rig, and guitar. All I do is sing and play. So much fun, and it helps when you are in front of people. You would be surprised how that pressure makes you focus and play so much better. All due to the looper.
Täking Thë High Roäd well done dude - great that you're out there doing it!
***** I have never been more terrified in my life.
+Täking Thë High Roäd Good job man. Keep it up. At my age of 60, I can tell you that music is one of the primary roads to happiness in life.
John Lind Thanks man. Right now, it is my only road to happiness. Those two hours I am in front of those 20 people and I can see that they're enjoying themselves is like a drug. And the funny thing is I am using a Mexican Strat, a Line 6 amp, a handful of pedals, a few mics and that is just about it. My whole rig is under $1000 and can still entertain a crowd. Don't think you have to have a $10,000 rig to perform. Those are nice, but not needed as the industry would want you to believe. Cheers mate.
You are awesome! I bought a Boss RC-1 looper after seeing someone use it on stage. Kept getting this gap between the loops. I do believe you just fixed my problem Justin ... "play first, then tap!" Thank you!
thanks a lot justin !! i bought ditto X 2 in 2017 itself but hardly experimented with it and then tried after a gap and felt miserable about my pathetic performance.Me and my son have learnt so much from your lessons so i decided to rely on my old friend justin’s lessons once again and here i m, Re- motivated to retry ,this time totally step by step. Thanks for being there 😊👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I bought a Boss RC30 12 years ago , I'm just starting to get the hang of it now, as you say Justin , It takes time.
The hype is true: you're a good teacher. This vid covered all my questions and then some. Off to use my new looper! Thanks again.
O my goodness. What an amazing lesson. This lesson proves to me that learning can be so much fun. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience.
the last bit got me emotional man! wow..
Thanks Justin. That is the most informative video on RUclips to show someone who has just bought a looper the basics of using it. Especially like your tip to start playing first before recording your loop..👍
I have learned so much from your videos. I am a singer songwriter that was able to become so by watching your videos. I can’t thank you enough. I think you and Paul David’s should jam. I am sure that the finished product would be mesmerizing.
As a novice looper, this was just the video I needed. Hadn't grasped that you start AND end the loop on beat one. Doh!
Loved the info in the video, but I have to say that I could have listened to your jazz performance and the last one (atmosphere?) all day long. You've a great talent, Justin!
I just bought DITTO X4, thankyou for this tutorial. It is not easy to start without a clue with the looping. Now I am at the thrashold of my looping door. ;)
Thanks for this Justin. Had decided to buy this very looper and now you have taught me how to use it. Great video!
Thanks for the great tips, I was ready to return this little red box (RC-1) until you clued me in on how to not have the gap in the loop! playing before you hit the button helped tremendously!! Kudos !!
Justin is such a nice guy, a great guitar player and teacher! Stating the bloomin' obvious really :)
I just bought the Ditto Looper. Its simple and gets the job done.
as usual great instructional video Justin .... you always stick to the subject without using the video as an excuse to show off your playing abilities. this is the most indepth "LOOPER" video on RUclips, that I have found. I purchased a Peavey Vyper with a looper. 2 years ago could not any thorough instructions. Thanks "Bro"
Thanks Justin. That cleared up a few important things that I was getting wrong!
Man, am I happy I came across your site. Going to go check out your lessons and bring my abilities up. you're a good presenter and teacher.
Great Video Justin, Thanks for taking the time...very informative!
That is exactly the video i nedded about loopers. Great teaching and playing!
Excellent - Now I will get me a Looper. I like from 16:00 best.
+Saxon Bonneville I have real problems just free handing like that -
Omg THANK YOU for this video. Totally inspired to get a Ditto now and try again after my failed attempts with a Boss RC1.
Thanks for this Justin. I have a looper and was having a bit of trouble getting the timing right. This helped quite a bit. Cheers!
great video Justin. I've just purchased a looper and after watching this video I cant wait to get started. Thanks again
Thanks for this Justin, you really helped me get some use out of my loop pedal. I've been wanting to use it for ages but really struggled to get anywhere with it. These tips really helped me have fun and make some music.
Hi Justin - just got my Ditto x2, all I needed to get started was your video lesson. That thing is a blast! Thanks for your tips!!
Justin, you're one of the best on RUclips! You once did a video on how to pick your first Electric Guitar and I did purchase one you suggested and I've never been disappointed! I've yeet to get a Looper but I'm thinking it's about time.
The looper is one of my favorite pedals. I play an open jam night at the Stacked Pickle and the looper gives me so much more depth and options. I invested in the DigiTech JML2 JamMan which has an SD card that will store 16 hours of sound in 99 slots, which is way more than you will ever use. But having stereo quality backing tracks and the ability to call them up at will is brilliant. Even for practicing, you will have so much more fun when playing to a song than just noodling around.
I remember being amazed when John martyn appeared in complete control alone on stage fully formed with loops and echoes and all sorts of pedals.. Tightly syncopated yet flowing and sounding improvised.
It's got to make some interesting songwriting sessions.
I've had some good little jams with 3 or 4 musicians of mixed abilities.. . with someone used to their looper... Trick is knowing when that loop has exhausted all the possibilities so it's got to end. With a firm conductor on the controls I'm sure loopers can help churn out lots of original songs.
Thanks for your tutorial.
I must try again... I'm sure it's not beyond me really!
Amazing video, man! So many great tips!
Inspirational vibe going on here Justin. Marvelous.
thecitysurfer Cheers! glad you dig it.
Thanks Justin, very informative & a gentleman as usual
Super stuff. Thanks Justin.
A superb video ,i have just bought an octavia loop pedal ,and found this video so i have clicked the subscribe feature
10:52 Amazed himself while thinking ,Sounds f***ing amazing!"
Indeed.
Very helpful, other videos I've watched didn't break it down or explain it very well, thanks man now I can enjoy my looper right!
I have 5 or 6 pedals. Just picked up the Ditto. It should have been my first pedal. Should be everybody's first pedal if you are learning guitar. Great fun. Great video. With this video, I picked up the "how to" immediately. As always, thanks Justin.
Great vid Justin. I too have the Ditto X2. One thing I'd add to your tips is, when singing a song with multiple similar verses/chorus' if you want to loop for a lead, to start the loop on the chord before the verse/chorus so you have time to get in place for the lead. Example: Desperadoes Waiting For a Train, start the loop on the A to A7 chord. Then you have time to start your lead on the next chord (D).
Sounds wonderful Justin
Excellent simple information in this great lesson. Right to the point and useful info all.
Fantastic presentation and amazing playing!
I have the ditto2 like yours. It REALLY helped me with scales over chords to start..then moved to blues improv then layered some fills and even took it further with a vocal loop and added some backfill percussions. Best learning tool ever..my daughter bought it 4 me. Got about 35 progressions started that I feel i can further into full blown songs. Great vid ...must have pedal to help groove playing with other musicians. Even soloed my Sax over some stuff...next step ... Mini recording studio. Thanks Justin
That was unreal. You're a great teacher Justin. Thanks for all
Glad you enjoyed it!
Cheers 😊
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Use of a looper explained so well with practical examples.Thank you,Justin.
I've had an Ammoon stereo looper for about 6 months now. Amazing pedal for the money and about 1/3 of the cost of big brands. I had the same issue of getting a smooth loop. Found it much easier and more accurate playing to a click track or using a drum app to get that first track down. Then check your loop follows the click after say 4 - 8 loops. Getting that first track to the click makes everything else MUCH easier.
If he was making these melodies as he goes along, even if he came up with them himself before. Wow! They are so nice!
I've got my first loop pedal coming tomorrow. I'm so excited. Thanks for this awesome tutorial :)
Justin, I always learn something new whenever I watch your videos. thanks for being so rad!
I've just got my looper out again and revisited this video. I'd forgotten about that awesome haunting jam at 16:00
Hi I’m blind is the best demonstration I’ve ever had I could now use my little pedal thanks to you
I bought a Akai E2 Headrush loop pedal years ago after seeing Kt Tunstall us one on This Morning. I'll have to blow the dust of it and give it another go. Thanks for this.
Very helpful. I have the basic ditto. Great practice tool! I have to see if the one switch does the erase. I always ended up doing a redo!
My dear brother, 19:19 was worth watching.!! Haha.. Thanks a lot for the lesson. I found it so useful. Hope my fingers will now run overs my guitar.. May God bless us all.! Regards from Nepal.🙏🏼
Thank you for that. Today is the first time I ever even heard of a Looper pedal. Don't hardly know much about these sort of pedals and stuff. Must have a look in our local music shops see if I can get one. I guess I'm REALLY behind the times. Thanks again for your demo.
excellent justin, a really good coverage of using a looper for which I am very grateful. have a great day my friend
Oh how times have changed Great for writing and playing at home. When I was a semi-pro , we did it live. BTW I've always liked your playing and teaching. Terry from OZ.
Wow that looks epic! The tune at the end was wonderful :)
Great video!...The part about playing and then hit the record button was very helpful...great plating...Thanks!!!
Justin I have been watching you for years thanknyou for what you do
Great tutorial. I'm going to try those overdubs with my Ditto. Thanks for posting.
Not only was it a great instructional video it was also such a gas just to listen to you play. Thank You, I am Grateful #Grateful
Justin is such a incredible nice teacher!
Justin, you make the best instructional videos...and this one is no different. I recently purchased a new Ditto Looper X2 and viewed many different videos on this product (including the manufacturer's), but, comparatively, yours was so easy to understand. Thanks as, as always, for what you do.
WOW! IT'S ALL REALLY AWESOME! JUSTINGUITAR. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE LESSONS. :)
Just bought my first looper, and I'm having a blast with it! It's such a useful tool, gives you a lot of ideas.
I've just started toying around with a looper. This has helped me loads. Thank you for sharing.
Definitely one of the best guitar looping tutorials on RUclips
Thanks for this lesson!